Carlo Ancelotti Quotes (41 Quotes)

There's still hope for the league position. We must train and search for ways to improve our performance.

We are in good condition, We hope to do well tomorrow night and it's going to be a beautiful game between two sides that always try to impose their own play.

It is good news that after two games we are still in charge of the group, but nothing has yet been decided and all four teams are still in with a chance of qualifying.

All we lacked was a goal. We played well and controlled the play as we wanted, but we just couldn't break them down.

Lyon is a very strong team with solid organization. We put them under a lot of pressure but they responded well. I wouldn't say we have the advantage, I think it is still 50-50.

We were in front of a team that had a great rhythm, was very fast and played a great game. Our group came with a little bit more experience and a little luck.

They have excellent potential and maybe the Champions League took something out of them. It will be a tough test as they rested some of their players that can make a difference.

We have to keep going on the way we have over the next games. We have to be ready for the crucial moment in the season.

It was a very balanced match. Milan played well and produced some good scoring chances that unfortunately we did not turn into goals.

We can say we have the cake and now we're just missing the cherry on top. We're closer (to the final) than PSV, but we'll have to prepare very well for the return leg, seeing how tough they were.

Surprising results are possible. Concentration is a decisive factor.

It was a victory born more out of strength than quality, which is rare for us.

We suffered a lot in the first 25 minutes. Then we gradually took control of play. It was a match we could have won, and also lost. The penalty was not sensational, but the arm and the hand of Bayern defender should not have been there.

It's the first time in a while that I have my complete squad to choose from, that's already a positive sign.

If we want to have any glimmer of hope there's only one result for us on Sunday night and that is to win.

I must say I was more calm on 2-1. We suffered a lot, but we strongly wanted to qualify and we did it by beating a brave opponent.

We are going through a delicate time and we must overcome this situation as soon as possible. We are making mistakes and as usual in football you pay for them.

We believe we can get to the final. Paradoxically losing 1-0 in the first leg will help us play with greater freedom and relaxation.

This continual rotation of players is very important to make everyone feel useful.

I would say it's impossible because I have a contract with Milan which I'm trying to respect.

It was a good Milan. We played well after being only partially convincing in previous games. We wasted a lot of chances and one has to say that Pagliuca was really good today.

He has a lot of experience in games like these. He's always able to find the needed motivation, from the first to the last minute.

There was a temptation with regard to Real Madrid, but when a club like Milan propose a contract extension you cannot refuse.

We're heading for our third final in four years and we want to do our very best to not let that go.

We have the kind of quality in our attack that can pull something out for us even when things aren't going so well.

With the talent we have in attack, we always believe we have a chance. I agree we didn't play a great game, but we had a small advantage playing at home and I think that helped.

We expected a match like that, when the game was in the balance it was clear we would have to suffer, it reflected the importance of the result.

We have to look to play well and get forward. Looking back at the previous home games in Europe this season we have always scored a lot of goals. It's a game where we can't make calculations but our fans will be a help in a match like this.

We are through a difficult moment, and are paying for every single mistake. We must overcome this moment quickly because the Champions League is approaching.

We are in impressive form, we play with enthusiasm. Self confidence helped my players to overcome a difficult start.

Paolo is extraordinary. Despite his continued knee problems he is still able to make outstanding plays.

Barcelona played well. But the match was always in the balance.

We're stronger at the back and opponents are having a hard time scoring goals against us. Scoring goals is not our problem. We've always done that.

We played a good match. We had six minutes of craziness. It was something which can't be explained. It's not the moment of regrets. We are sorry, embittered, but this is soccer.

This match comes at the perfect time. We're playing at home and the team is charged and confident. We shouldn't have any fears.

It was an important win for us. We have extended our lead over Inter and need to keep that in the coming games.

This is our third Champions League semi-final in four years. We are used to these type of games while Barcelona are not.

Over the span of two games I don't think Milan was inferior to Barcelona. I'm disappointed, obviously, but I don't have any reason to be upset with my players.

Our worries are not limited to preventing Barcelona from scoring, I think attitude is the most important thing in this game. I think that who will have the will to impose its game will win, regardless of whether or not Barcelona scores.

The cold conditions were not good.

I've signed up until 2008 and I am happy. I preferred to stay here. There was a temptation from Real Madrid but I am staying here.